US-41 SB (SR-45) over CSX Railroad
Manatee County, Florida · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US-41 SB (SR-45) over CSX Railroad in Manatee County, Florida, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 16,750 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 138 of the 255 inventoried bridges in Manatee County rated good (54.1%); 1 (0.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 228 ft |
| Location | 1.0MI North of Jct US19 |
| NBI structure number | 130005 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Manatee County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 (SR-93) SB over SR-64 | 1980 | 136,000 | Fair |
| I-75 (SR-93) NB over SR-64 | 1980 | 136,000 | Fair |
| I-75 SB over Salt Marsh | 1980 | 120,500 | Fair |
| I-75 (SR-93) NB over Curiosity Creek | 1980 | 85,000 | Good |
| I-75 SB (SR-93) over Braden River | 1979 | 70,000 | Good |
| I-75 NB (SR-93) over Braden River | 1979 | 70,000 | Good |
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